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Human C-reactive protein (CRP) gene 1059G>C polymorphism is associated with plasma CRP concentration in patients receiving coronary angiography.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 May 2007
Dai Dao-Fu, Chiang Fu-Tien, Lin Jiunn-Lee, Huang Li-Ying, Chen Chi-Ling, Chang Chee-Jen, Lai Ling-Ping, Hsu Kwan-Lih, Tseng Chuen-Den, Tseng Yung-Zu, Hwang Juey-Jen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Elevation of C-reactive protein (CRP) level is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events. The 1059 G>C polymorphism in exon 2 of the CRP gene has been shown to affect plasma concentration of CRP. We want to elucidate the effect of this polymorphism on the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) among the Chinese population in Taiwan. METHODS: We scrutinized 536 patients...
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